The letter goes on to threaten law enforcement if the recipient does not stay indoors, and directs those with questions to contact HealthLink 811 or visit Alberta Health Services' website.

"We’re trying to source, if we can, where that letter is coming from and it’s unfortunate at this point in time someone would try to take advantage of Edmontonians," Laughlin said. "I think in any instance like that, and I think folks started to do that, when something comes in like that and it’s looking a little fishy, call 311 because our folks can help you to getting to the truth of something."

It's just one in a number of recent scams aiming to capitalize on the COVID-19 pandemic.